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(TB) 'Diamond Blue'

1970, Buckles

'Diamond Blue' (Eugene Buckles, R. 1969). Seedling 68-17. TB, 34" (86 cm), Midseason bloom. Color Class PB1, Pale blue self; white beard. 'Winter Olympics' X 'Music Maker'. Buckles 1970. Favorite Guest 1974.

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From AIS Bulletin #197 April 1970 Introducing DIAMOND BLUE Sdlg. 68-17 (Winter Oympics x Music Maker). TB, 34", M, PB1W. A pale blue self, white beard with exquisite ruffling and form. It's well branched and vigorous. Gene had planned to introduce this in 1971. Estimated stock is 20 roots, counting those in New York for the convention. You can wait and see it in New York, but the stock is quite limited. Sale Price. $20.00. Buckles Iris Garden.
 
 

Culture

Quick Summary of Cultural Directions

FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION Sort
Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.)
Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade
Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions.
PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions
Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils.

BobPries - 21 Apr 2019

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